English Common Name: Long Jack, Tongkat Ali Chinese Name / 植物中文名: 东革阿里 (Dōng gé ālǐ) Other Local Name: Pokok Tongkat Ali, Pokok Pasak Bumi (Malay) Family Name: Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family) Scientific Name: Eurycoma longifolia Synonym: Eurycoma latifolia, Eurycoma merguensis Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Sapindales > Simaroubaceae (Quassia Family) > Eurycoma Origin: Malaysia, Indonesia Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A tree with with spirally arranged, pinnate leaves and strong long roots that grows straight down deep into the ground. Care Requirements: Prefers partial or full sun and moderate watering. Uses: Root use in traditional medicine to boost male hormone. Other Information: Root is extremely bitter in taste. Images Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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